Raga is a spontaneous and profound attachment for one's istadeva (worshipable Deity, i.e. Mahaprabhu or Sri Radha-Krsna) while being completely absorbed in thoughts of Them, with an intense desire to love and serve Them. That bhakti which is permeated with such intense feelings of spontaneous love is called ragatmika-bhakti.

Devotees are always tolerant, forbearing and very merciful. They are the well-wishers of every living entity. They follow the scriptural injunctions, and because they have no enemies, they are very peaceful. These are the decorations of devotees.